Forced marriage as a form of family violence in Victoria
Tan, Shih Joo
Forced marriage as a form of family violence in Victoria Shih Joo (Siru) Tan and Laura Vidal - Melbourne, Vic : Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, Monash University. 2023 - electronic document (64 pages) ; PDF file
This report details the consistent support for the inclusion of forced marriage as family violence and the recognition that this is a welcome opportunity to expand service supports for persons affected by forced marriage. However, our findings also call to attention the urgent need to review: (1) the suitability of current family violence support services in meeting the varied needs of the different groups of persons affected by forced marriage and, (2) the strong association of forced marriage with CALD communities reflected in current risk assessment processes. The findings in this report detail the importance of undertaking careful and considered research and review to ensure that the intention of recognising forced marriage as a statutory example of family violence is fully realised. In particular, that it results in women (and men) impacted by forced marriage accessing appropriate, tailored services that can support their safety. (From the Executive summary). Record #8153
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
CHILD MARRIAGE
CULTURAL ISSUES
ETHNIC COMMUNITIES
FAMILY VIOLENCE
FORCED MARRIAGE
LAW REFORM
PREVENTION
SUPPORT SERVICES
YOUNG WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL
AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA
Forced marriage as a form of family violence in Victoria Shih Joo (Siru) Tan and Laura Vidal - Melbourne, Vic : Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, Monash University. 2023 - electronic document (64 pages) ; PDF file
This report details the consistent support for the inclusion of forced marriage as family violence and the recognition that this is a welcome opportunity to expand service supports for persons affected by forced marriage. However, our findings also call to attention the urgent need to review: (1) the suitability of current family violence support services in meeting the varied needs of the different groups of persons affected by forced marriage and, (2) the strong association of forced marriage with CALD communities reflected in current risk assessment processes. The findings in this report detail the importance of undertaking careful and considered research and review to ensure that the intention of recognising forced marriage as a statutory example of family violence is fully realised. In particular, that it results in women (and men) impacted by forced marriage accessing appropriate, tailored services that can support their safety. (From the Executive summary). Record #8153
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS
CHILD MARRIAGE
CULTURAL ISSUES
ETHNIC COMMUNITIES
FAMILY VIOLENCE
FORCED MARRIAGE
LAW REFORM
PREVENTION
SUPPORT SERVICES
YOUNG WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL
AUSTRALIA
VICTORIA